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Boy, 10, charged after driving stolen car near crowded Minneapolis playground
Minneapolis police arrested a 10-year-old boy for allegedly driving a stolen vehicle near a school playground last month — and it's not the boy's first brush with the law, police said.59 minutes ago -
Politics - The Hill
Task force requests documents from authorities on second Trump assassination attempt
The House task force investigating the assassination attempts on former President Trump's life sent two letters to Biden administration officials in September, requesting documents and information ...1 hour ago - Donald Trump -
Business - CNBC
46-year-old turned 400 of his employees into millionaires by selling his startup for $3.7B: ‘These are life-changing outcomes’
Jyoti Bansal says selling his startup AppDynamics was "the hardest decision" of his career. Turning hundreds of employees into millionaires was a deciding factor.1 hour ago -
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Political trauma is fueling the Latino far right, author says
Journalist Paola Ramos sat down with ABC News to discuss the cultural vulnerabilities facing Latinos during this election cycle.2 hours ago -
Top stories - NBC News
Richard Engel reports from near-empty Tyre as Israel continues Lebanon strikes
NBC News' chief foreign correspondent Richard Engel reports from Tyre, a city in southern Lebanon which has been almost entirely evacuated due to Israeli airstrikes. Israel says it is trying to ...4 hours ago - Israel -
World - The New York Times
Champions League’s New Format Creates a New Reality
This year more than ever is showing that the competition means different things to different clubs. And that’s a good thing.4 hours ago - UEFA Champions League -
Tech - Wired
The Black List Upended the Film Industry. The Book World Is Next
“I was loath to jump into it,” Black List founder Franklin Leonard says of expanding into publishing. “It’s not a great look to be like, ‘I'm from Hollywood and I'm here to save you.’”4 hours ago -
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Top book picks for National Hispanic Heritage Month
In honor of National Hispanic Heritage Month, Amazon Books Editorial Director Sarah Gelman joins "CBS Mornings" to highlight books that delve into Hispanic culture and offer powerful storytelling.4 hours ago -
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Kindness 101: Power of love
In today's installment of "Kindness 101," Steve Hartman and his children explore the power of love. They introduce us to a couple whose enduring bond proves that a full heart can help navigate ...4 hours ago -
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Draymond names 49ers superstar as his NFL comparison
Warriors forward Draymond Green named a 49ers superstar when asked which player his NFL counterpart is.5 hours ago - NFL -
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Chris Wallace on pivotal 1960 election between John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon
Veteran journalist Chris Wallace joins "CBS Mornings" to talk about his new book, "Countdown 1960," which gives an inside look at the campaigns of John F. Kennedy and Richard Nixon.5 hours ago -
Politics - The Hill
Trump is still his own worst enemy
It’s as if losing says something about Trump that he doesn’t want to hear — or, more to the point, doesn’t want to know about himself.5 hours ago - Donald Trump -
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Karl-Anthony Towns talks about his Dominican roots and why he's proud of his work off the court
Karl-Anthony towns, who just left the Minnesota Timberwolves for the New York Knicks said about his social justice work that “to be recognized for what I do off the court is all I’ve ever wanted to ...5 hours ago -
Sports - CBS Sports
Mets stun Brewers to advance to NLDS with Pete Alonso home run; Kirk Cousins sets records in Falcons comeback
If the last three days are any indication, October is going to be wild sports month6 hours ago - MLB -
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Congolese authorities launch investigations into deadly boat accidents
Congolese authorities have launched investigations into two recent deadly boat accidents, including the capsizing of an overcrowded boat on Lake Kivu on Thursday which killed at least 78 people8 hours ago -
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Asheville's vibrant arts scene powered its economy — now much of it lies in ruins
“My entire portfolio is in the river somewhere,” one artist said after floodwaters from Hurricane Helene destroyed over a dozen local studios in the city's River Arts District.10 hours ago -
Business - The Wall Street Journal
Google Threatens to Stop Linking to News in New Zealand
Google threatened to stop linking to news in New Zealand if lawmakers pass a bill aimed at making digital platforms pay media outlets.10 hours ago - Google -
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Jovanni fell to his death from a tower block. His mum demands action
Jovanni Peddie, 14, died in 2011 after falling from a tower block on London's Aylesbury Estate.18 hours ago -
Tech - GameSpot
Lavish New Lord Of The Rings Illustrated Book Box Set Is 25% Off At Amazon
Fresh off the release of a trio of Collector's Editions , The Lord of the Rings is now available in a lavish Deluxe Illustrated Box Set. Released October 1, this might be the most premium version ...21 hours ago -
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Canadian authorities arrest Ferndale man wanted in rape investigation, return him to county
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Business - Inc.
U.S. Funds Four Power Grid Projects With $1.5 Billion
The money comes from the 2021 bipartisan infrastructure law and will fund 1,000 miles of new transmission lines in Louisiana, Maine, Mississippi, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas.23 hours ago -
Business - MarketWatch
‘A disaster for us’: How a carbon-credit pioneer allegedly stole millions of dollars by cooking the books
A program to distribute environmentally friendly stoves in developing countries turned into a scheme to steal carbon credits and bilk investors, prosecutors said.Yesterday -
Business - MarketWatch
Constellation Brands books large loss on wine and spirits, but beer sales rise
Constellation Brands’s stock fell Thursday, after the parent of Modelo and Corona beer brands beat adjusted profit expectations, but only after excluding a large non-cash loss booked for writing ...Yesterday -
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Tech - GameSpot
New PC Game Bundle Has Stalker Collection - Catch Up For Cheap Before Heart Of Chernobyl
It's the start of a new month, and Fanatical is kicking things off with the October 2024 edition of its Platinum Collection bundle deal. Like other Fanatical build-your-own bundle promotions, ...Yesterday -
World - The Guardian
Boris Johnson insists he would have won July election in new book
Former PM’s memoir Unleashed argues he was victim of ‘witch-hunt’ and lockdown parties broke no rules. Boris Johnson has insisted he would have won another election if he had not been forced from ...Yesterday -
Politics - The Hill
We must curtail the presidential pardon power in case Trump wins
According to Alexander Hamilton, the immense unilateral power to pardon “would naturally inspire scrupulousness and caution” in the president. Clearly, then, the drafters of the Constitution did ...Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Authorities warn of scams in wake of Helene
Multiple federal agencies have warned of scams in the wake of the destruction of Hurricane Helene. “The impact of disasters affecting our citizens are not just from the events themselves, but also ...Yesterday -
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Man admits killing his mother in her home
Barry Noone, 47, had previously denied murdering his mother but has now admitted manslaughter.Yesterday -
Sports - The New York Times
Can a New Knicks Star Change the Balance of Power in the N.B.A.?
The Boston Celtics are the reigning champions, but no team had a louder offseason than the Knicks, a columnist for The Athletic writes.Yesterday -
Tech - GameSpot
Rings Of Power Season 2 Finale Confirms True Identity Of The Stranger
Prime Video's The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power wrapped up its second season on October 2, and the season finale had a major reveal that answered a lingering question about a big ...Yesterday -
Entertainment - Los Angeles Times
Who is the Stranger? 'The Rings of Power' Season 2 finale has a major reveal
The Season 2 finale of "The Lord of the Rings: The Rings of Power" has confirmed what many fans suspected all along about the Stranger.Yesterday -
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South Sudan’s president sacks his powerful spy chief
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How Trump Could Punish His Enemies
We look at why legal experts are concerned.Yesterday - Donald Trump -
Politics - The Hill
Biden administration putting $1.5B into four electric power projects — including interconnection for Texas’s isolated grid
The Biden administration is putting $1.5 billion toward four electric power projects, including a connection to the Southeast for Texas’s isolated grid, it announced on Thursday. The four projects ...Yesterday - Joe Biden